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Vaginal Vitamin D?

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pat0423
pat0423

Came across this medical/clinical trial link. Studies are for atropic vaginitis BUT I have that too!! (Wondering if many of us do...). 

I could not find Vit d suppositories online - just liquid for babies and softgels. 

So what say you? Should we do a group trial and put our vitamin D softgels where the sun don’t shine? 🤣

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4387645/

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  • susan43705
    susan43705 pat0423

    Posted

    Geeze, I don't think I want to put another bloody product down there right now.  I have a cornucopia of products I'm trying to feel comfortable with.  I wish I could attach a picture of my cache.   WOuld love to know what others think.

    • pat0423
      pat0423 susan43705

      Posted

      Susan same for me!!  I’ve had two days of semi-relief adding newly gotten emu oil (plain), which is about how long anything works on me. I get this vibration feeling down there usually at night when I’m still and notice it... like WHAT is happening down there?? I just don’t understand. 

      Tonight I’m repeating over and over this (fill in remedy) is working to heal me... in desperation and hope all at once. I pray a lot too. 

      But isn’t this interesting???

    • Nancy_K_B
      Nancy_K_B pat0423

      Posted

      oh, I had this vibration feeling some months ago, I don't know what stopped it - but now that you mention it I'm wondering if that crawling sensation might have anything to do with the similar prinkly sensation of Vitamin B12 deficiency that sometimes happens to feet or hands?

      what do you all think? is it worth a try?  I've been taking a B-complex and a separate Vitamin B12 spray under th tongue for many months since I began the supplements study.  Just a thought...

  • fiona2411
    fiona2411 pat0423

    Posted

    Pat  that's so strange that you mention a vibration feeling. I also get that and I now know that it signifies a change/ big irritation about to start.

    I am going tback to my GP tomorrow to ask to be referred to consultant again. I feel like I'm going round in circles -cocnut oil/olive oil/ nappy rash cream/ aloe vera. These things seem to work for days or weeks then randonmly stop working. I'm having a bad flare up just now so rally need to get some control back sad

    • susan43705
      susan43705 fiona2411

      Posted

      I too get a sensation that there is some kind of movement down there and I freak out that it is eating up the other labia.  Last night I mixed a tiny bit of Clobestol with Aloe and tumeric oil to stop any sensation.  I think it worked.  I'm trying to bring the color back to normal.  I'm already fused on one side and the monster is working on the other side.  I"m so tired of this daily obsession with my lower extremeties.  

    • pat0423
      pat0423 susan43705

      Posted

      Two others saying they have that movement feeling!!! I feel better that it’s not just me (but sad any of us have it). Mine has been almost constant for weeks and weeks!!! I notice it more at night though. 

      Right now I’m not doing great. This has zapped me mentally and emotionally. Just too long... so much damage... so much discomfort pain and ... it’s been disabling. 

      So glad you’re all here. 💜

    • pat0423
      pat0423 fiona2411

      Posted

      I can’t believe two other people have said they have it too!! Sometimes I think I’m ready for the psych ward with this affliction. I am a strong woman but this has taken me down!

      So glad I mentioned it. 

      I feel the same, a long time without relief. 

      So glad you’re here and we all have each other. 💜

  • jennifer201160
    jennifer201160 pat0423

    Posted

    I’m reading as a newbie the bicarbonate with tea tree eases the itch  just had biopsy done a few days ago. Not tried yet anything is worth a go I feel 

    Beyond trying to understand 

  • Kruthko
    Kruthko pat0423

    Posted

    What a great idea.  Thank you for sharing.    I am on the road in an RV right now.  I will order the vitamin D softgels when I return home in a few weeks. And post my results here. 
  • deethebee
    deethebee pat0423

    Posted

    Hello, I'm up for an experiment if you are. I was thinking of making my own suppositories because I'm not sure you can buy such a thing here in the UK. Maybe mixing the vitamin with coconut oil perhaps? I'm not sure how strong the vitamin D dose should be though, any ideas??

    • pat0423
      pat0423 deethebee

      Posted

      Let us know if you have a successful recipe! 💜

  • marcifoundhelp
    marcifoundhelp pat0423

    Posted

    I have used probiotics vaginally after a bad flare I had due to the flu. This was recommended by a functional medicine doc . 

  • Nancy_K_B
    Nancy_K_B pat0423

    Posted

    PAT! this is really fascinating research article - thanks.  Did you notice that there is a statistical difference between only taking 1,000 IU a day versus 2,000 IU in this study?  and the understanding that vitamin D is really a hormone.  I had read months ago on another site that vitamin E softgels are also helpful for vaginal dryness. THis has great resaerch behind it. I'm gonna find them. I think I'd do for the 5,000 minimum that i've been reading about. I hope i'm right in assuming that Vit D delivered tothe skin which is absorbed it doesn't make any difernce if it's topical on the arms or vaginally.. smiles. the whole body should be gettgin the benefit at the same time. and reducing even that little cancer risk is really cool! 

    • pat0423
      pat0423 Nancy_K_B

      Posted

      Nancy, your enthusiasm always makes me smile!!

      And I’m pretty cranky right now haha. 

      Yes I thought it was fascinating as well, and hopeful. I had also read about D having hormonal effects in a positive way. 

      I’m not sure I’m up for the challenge until I get just a little break in this nightmare. It’s been steadily worse since February but really revved  up the past couple+ months. 

      The aloe/turmeric helps some, the emu oil has given me the most pain relief and I’m using the steroid cream once a day (down from twice). It seems to have caused a skin irritation (thinning?) on the back area so I’m only using small amount on fused areas along with the rest....

      Hope is a good thing! 

      Your energy is refreshing!!!!

    • Nancy_K_B
      Nancy_K_B pat0423

      Posted

      Oh Pat! you are so dear to say.. but guess what? I was really cranky with myself today! who knows.. not only do we have LS to contend with, we have the MOON that sometimes messes with us. 

      I think we women right here are going to eventually find the solutions for the many of us - WE don't have to prove causality - just a good list of anecdotal cases will help those who come after us.

      I love everyone's suggestions for getting the word out to our doctors and pharacists, hey even news articles. This particular skin disease may only have a 5% occurance, but it sure affect whole lot of peoples lives. 

    • pat0423
      pat0423 Nancy_K_B

      Posted

      I may create another separate post about why I refuse to let them biopsy on me. But while talking with a friend about that today, we both used the phrase “dark ages” regarding women’s healthcare at the same time!!!

      Yes! This forum of amazing folks are certainly the true experts! 

      💜💜💜

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